The Internet of Things can be described as “a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers (UIDs) and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction” (Gillis, Rosencrance, Shea & Wigmore, 2020).
IoT refers to everything that has an IP address. IoT devices are able to send and receive data. This is possible thanks to embedded systems. This feat is possible without the intervention of humans. IoT allows information to be accessed from anywhere. IoT saves you time, money, and helps improve service delivery. IoT allows individuals to live and work smarter. IoT’s impact is significant and it will continue to grow.
IoT devices must communicate using multiple protocols. These protocols could be IP or non-IP networks protocols. This protocol is used for linking these devices. IoT applications include implanting heart monitors, monitoring elephant movement, using biochip transponders, smartwatches to track calories, and placing GPS devices inside cars. Smart cities can also be created by IoT.